Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 209

Montgomery Manor

Mila spent the entire day at the old manor, staying close to her mother-in-law, Felicity, accompanying her in everything she did. They chatted, laughed, and painted together.

Felicity was a renowned artist, known especially for her breathtaking landscape and animal paintings. Her works were so vivid and dynamic that they seemed to transport viewers directly into the scenes she depicted.

In the spacious studio, the white curtains swayed gently in the breeze, and sunlight streamed through the glass. Amidst this serene backdrop, two vibrant and graceful women sat at the center of the room. Before them stood an easel with a rectangular canvas, where shades of white, gray, and black came to life under Felicity's brush.

Mila watched quietly as Felicity painted with concentration. Before long, a winter landscape emerged on the canvas-a lonely, Western-style turret standing amidst a barren forest. The leafless trees were filled with nests, and numerous crows perched on the branches, their wings poised as if ready to take flight.

As Mila's gaze dropped to the corner of the canvas, she noticed a single crow lying lifeless in the snow, its dark eyes staring into the gray-white sky. The painting captured a delicate balance between vitality and melancholy.

behind each painting. Over the years, Mila had thought Felicity's state had improved significantly—she laughed, played, and maintained a rare

The fine line between life and oppression

always look so alive," Mila remarked, her fingers hovering over the canvas where the crow lay, tracing its form in

gift for capturing life, yet Mila had never seen her mother-in- law paint a human figure. She had been curious for a

in her painting, a

Just as she was about to speak, Felicity took her hand,

been a while since you've stayed. Why not spend a few extra days here

course," Mila

alone with Lysander and savoring the extra time with Felicity.

...

only by the in-laws and Mila. During dinner, Lysander occasionally placed food on Mila's plate, much to Felicity's delight and satisfaction. In front of her mother-in-law, Mila

and with Felicity's desire for her company, the two women left the men behind and